HOWARD DONALDFor the last twenty years and more, thousands of knowledgeable clubbers, over many different countries, hundreds of the world’s highest profile club nights and over 200 DJ gigs have all been subject to the trailblazing tech house talent that is Howard Donald.

Also known the world over for his part in one of the biggest bands there ever was, Take That. But, what you didn’t know, is that Howard’s submersion in the music world begun somewhere quite different, before all that.

By then, he was already known to jump any party – just to play behind the decks and get people dancing – and known as someone passionate about music. Even when trotting the globe throughout the nineties, he was never far from a set of decks – keen to do what he loved and get mixing. One thing is for sure: it’s been harder for Howard to earn his stripes as a DJ than for an unknown.

The understandable preconceptions that surround a perennial chart topper-turned-DJ mean Howard has had to stand head and shoulders above the rest. And he has. There’s no other way to explain him earning sets at no nonsense clubs like Judge Jules’ [ex Radio 1] Judgment Sundays in Ibiza, or slots at underground clubs like Gorilla in Manchester, Mint on Leeds, Newcastle’s Digital, or Sheffield’s The Plug to name only a few. Further afield he’s conducted parties from the booths of venues like Pacha - Munich, Beluga - Austria and Liquid – Switzerland. It’s safe to say, then, that Howard is taken seriously, and rightly so.

OFFICIAL NANCIE In such a saturated market there really is no other option but to bring more to the table than your adversaries and Official Nancie does just that. By the truckload. Nancie is a singer, songwriter and DJ with flawless mixing and a certain je ne sais quoi, Official Nancie has been bringing fire to clubs like Tank in Sheffield, Bass Jam, Pier Jam, Rainbow Warehouse, Digital in Newcastle as well as festivals like MADE in Birmingham, Fearfest in Rotherham and We Are Festival. Her distinctive blend of heavy basslines and house music beats that has her pegged by many as Birmingham’s hottest export.

Since a young age, Official Nancie’s world has revolved around music. Growing up in a musical family inspired her to pursue her dream of becoming a DJ. From being a BritYouth pupil at the age of 11, to spreading her wings and finding her voice as a recording artiste at Rich Bitch studios, the now 22-year-old talent, is climbing the ladder whilst carving a name for herself as a respected female DJ along the way. Official Nancie is fast becoming a force to be reckoned and the ripples of her impact are being felt across the globe.

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Who else was at this announcement?

Who remembers this?!

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Hard to believe the Foo Fighters flying visit was so long ago now

Hard to believe the Foo Fighters flying visit was so long ago now!

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Remember when this happened!

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Some readers are hoping for a return of Foo Fighters

Some readers are hoping for a return of Foo Fighters

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Countdown to the announcement

Only 30 minutes until we find out what the announcement is!We’ve got our fingers crossed for a returne of the Foo Fighters or another big name - who can forget THAT gig earlier this year.